STUDENTS TO CONTINUE TRAINING AFTER FAILURE OF MELBOURNE
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTY LTD
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority Director, Lynn Glover, today
said that students at the Melbourne International College would be able to transfer to
another provider to continue their training following the business failure of the college
and the cancellation of its education licence.
Melbourne International College (MIC) is a private training college offering
qualifications in welfare and English as a second language to international students.
“My primary concern is for the students caught up in the financial difficulties of the
College,” Ms Glover said.
“ I am confident that the procedures we have in place will minimise disruption to their
studies,” Ms Glover said.
“They have paid for, and received, training for first semester, and the VRQA is working
with the Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET) to facilitate their
transfer to other colleges, so that they can continue their training. We anticipate this
process will be completed within the next few weeks.
All international students are covered by a comprehensive consumer protection
framework administered by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations. As soon as the Authority became aware of the problems at
MIC yesterday the student protection arrangements were activated.
VRQA on behalf of ACPET has arranged a meeting with all students tomorrow to
explain the current status of MIC, the ongoing personal support which will be available
for students including transfers to other colleges in Melbourne, a dedicated website
address and helpline.
The VRQA is responsible for registering and monitoring Victorian training
organisations.
MIC is a member of the Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET)
tuition assurance scheme which provides assistance in the placement of students.
Ms Glover emphasised that the failure of Melbourne International College was due to
financial issues and that students had received the training required in first semester
2009.
For further information:
Ms Lynn Glover
Director
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
Tel:.9651 3204
Mob:.0418 623 713
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